via reed · 5 June 2026 ·11 days ago

Finance Assistant

Eaton Syalon
Nottinghamshire Full-time GBP 30,000 – 32,000
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Finance Assistant

Nottinghamshire

Full-Time

Fully Office-Based

Eaton Syalon are pleased to be supporting a respected and well-established organisation in Nottinghamshire to recruit a Finance Assistant.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to join a friendly and collaborative finance team. Reporting to the Management Accountant, you'll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and financial records are maintained to a high standard.

Working within a close-knit team, this role offers exposure to a broad range of finance duties, making it ideal for someone who enjoys variety and is keen to develop their accounting experience.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Completing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating any variances.

  • Supporting the production of financial reports for various business activities.

  • Supporting the Management Accountant with various month-end duties

  • Preparing and issuing invoices and fee schedules.

  • Processing funding claims and monitoring outstanding balances.

  • Processing daily cash receipts and banking transactions.

  • Reconciling bank accounts and resolving discrepancies promptly.

  • Recording payments and receipts within the finance system.

  • Processing company credit card transactions.

  • Reconciling monthly statements and investigating any variances.

  • Raising sales invoices and credit notes accurately and in a timely manner.

  • Responding to invoice-related queries and liaising with stakeholders to resolve issues.

  • Supporting the maintenance of accurate debtor records.

  • Managing petty cash transactions and maintaining accurate records.

  • Processing staff reimbursements and ensuring appropriate approvals are in place.

  • Carrying out regular reconciliations and ensuring supporting documentation is retained.

Person Profile: The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
  • Previous experience within a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or similar finance role.

  • Strong understanding of transactional finance processes.

  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

  • Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

  • A proactive and flexible approach to work.

  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across the organisation.

  • Ideally you will be AAT qualified or working towards. Candidates who are qualified by experience will also be considered.

What's on Offer: • Full-time permanent opportunity.
  • Fully office-based role with on-site parking.

  • Varied role offering exposure to a wide range of finance activities.

  • The opportunity to support the Management Accountant with month-end tasks

For further information, please get in touch to register your interest.

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